CIDA 2026

5th Digital Communication Symposium:
Transformation of Intelligence –
The Dialectics of Communication

15-17 October
Kocaeli University / TÜRKİYE

About CIDA International

CIDA International is an international symposium jointly organized by the Communication Research Association (ILAD), founded in 1989, and the Communication Faculty Deans Council (ILDEK), established by the deans of communication faculties operating in Türkiye and abroad since 2000 within the framework of the Turkish higher education system.

Within this framework, the symposium series titled Communication in the Digital Age has been organized to discuss emerging issues in digital communication and media studies. The first symposium was hosted by Mersin University Faculty of Communication in 2018, and the second symposium was organized by Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Communication in 2020.

The third symposium, CIDA International 2022, was organized under the leadership of Ankara University Faculty of Communication (ILEF) with the contributions of the communication faculties of Başkent University, Hacettepe University, and Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, as well as the relevant departments and programs of Çankaya University, Atılım University, and Ankara Social Sciences University.

The fourth symposium in the series was held in 2024 at Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus.

The fifth symposium in the series, CIDA International 2026, will take place between 15–17 October 2026 and will be hosted by the Faculty of Communication at Kocaeli University in Kocaeli, Türkiye.

CALL FOR PAPERS

The CIDA International Symposium is an international academic platform dedicated to advancing scholarly dialogue on the rapidly evolving landscape of digital communication, media technologies, and information ecosystems. The symposium brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals, and graduate students from around the world to share innovative research, theoretical insights, and practical experiences related to communication in the digital era.

In an age shaped by artificial intelligence, algorithmic media, data-driven communication, and digital transformation, the role of communication studies has become increasingly interdisciplinary and globally relevant. CIDA aims to foster critical discussions and collaborative knowledge production addressing the opportunities and challenges emerging from these technological and societal transformations.

Through its international scope and multidisciplinary perspective, the symposium encourages contributions that examine digital media environments, AI-assisted communication, social media dynamics, digital culture, data journalism, platform governance, misinformation ecosystems, and emerging communication technologies

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
ADVISORY BOARD
SCIENTIFIC BOARD
INVITATION TO REVIEW

IMPORTANT DATES

25 September 2026

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS

30 September 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS

5 October 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROGRAM

15-16 October 2026

SYMPOSIUM

17 October 2026

SOCIAL PROGRAM

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

SUBMISSION POLICY

For the CIDA International Symposium, submissions will be evaluated based on extended abstracts.

Authors are invited to submit a structured extended abstract presenting the core idea, research design, methodology, and expected contribution of their work. Full papers are not required at the initial submission stage.

All submissions must be uploaded through Microsoft CMT (Conference Management Tools). To go to Microsoft CMT Panel, click the button below.

Accepted extended abstracts will be published in the official CIDA Symposium Abstract Book, documenting the scientific contributions presented at the symposium.

Authors are requested to submit an extended abstract of approximately 500–1000 words written in clear academic English.

The extended abstract should provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the research and include the following components:

  • TITLE
    A clear, informative, and academically appropriate title reflecting the main focus of the study.
  • AUTHOR INFORMATION
    Full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author.
  • INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND
    A brief introduction describing the research problem, theoretical context, and the significance of the study within the broader field of communication and digital media.
  • RESEARCH OBJECTIVES OR RESEARCH QUESTIONS
    A clear statement outlining the purpose of the study, its objectives, and the primary research questions or hypotheses.
  • METHODOLOGY
    A concise explanation of the research design, theoretical framework, analytical methods, or data sources employed in the study.
  • FINDINGS OR EXPECTED RESULTS
    If the research has been completed, authors should summarize the key findings. For ongoing studies, expected outcomes and potential insights should be clearly indicated.
  • CONCLUSION AND CONTRIBUTION
    A brief discussion highlighting the academic significance of the research and its potential contribution to communication studies and digital media scholarship.
  • KEYWORDS
    Authors should provide 3–5 keywords representing the main themes of the study.

All submissions must represent original scholarly work and must not have been previously published or submitted simultaneously to another conference or journal.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the academic integrity, ethical compliance, and accuracy of their submissions.

PARTICIPATION

  • Presentations can be done in person or on-line, depending on author(s) preferences.

  • The Session Schedule will be structured according to author(s) preferences and relate topics.

  • At least one author of each accepted submission must register for the symposium and present the research. Only registered and presented contributions will be included in the official program and published in the CIDA Symposium Abstract Book.

Registration fees to be applied separately for all participants, including multi-author papers, are as follows:

Registration Late Registration
(After 5 October)
In Person 50 EURO 70 EURO
On-line 30 EURO 50 EURO
Student (In Person) 40 EURO 60 EURO
Student (On-line) 25 EURO 35 EURO

The conference fee includes:

  • Opportunity to present a paper
  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Abstract book (in PDF format)
  • Coffee breaks
  • Lunch

Note: Student participants are required to upload proof of their student status to the CMT system.

BANK ACCOUNTS

Symposium fee’s payment methods and Bank Accounts will be announced here soon.